This beautiful architectural 3 bedroom home, designed by noted architect, John Porter, is the ultimate Venice hideaway. It's a 2 story residence with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. There's a grand open upstairs living area with vaulted wood ceilings and large skylights, with views of palms and giant birds of paradise. The house has a fully equipped kitchen that opens to a private deck, perfect for al fresco dining. The tropical garden is a tranquil setting, great for a picnic.

There’s also a balcony, a cozy fireplace TV area, and an indoor dining area with a large antique wooden dining table for special dinners.

With vaulted wood ceilings and plenty of skylights, it's bright and airy, totally relaxing...

Each bedroom sleeps 2. There's a trundle bed in the living area that sleeps 2 more. Sleeps a total of 8 on beds or more on aerobeds and/or the couch.

All bedrooms have TVs, wireless internet, and cable. All linens and towels, beach towels and taxes are included. There's free street parking, and more free parking about 1/2 block away on Abbott Kinney.


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ABOUT THE PROPERTY

There is a 3 bedroom main residence and a detached loft/guesthouse. You can rent either one...or you can rent both houses together to accommodate up to 10 on beds, or more on aerobeds and the modular couch. This listing is just for the main house, but please inquire about the guest house.

If you don't need as much space, you can also rent 2 bedrooms/1 bath in the main house for a lower rate.

OPTIONAL ART LOFT GUEST HOUSE:

This is a large open living space with vaulted wood ceilings, draped skylights, a new bathroom and a mini kitchen with a new Fisher Paykel stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave/convection combination oven, and a stainless steel hot plate. Originally an art studio, it has been converted to a spacious living loft where the owner lives part time. Paint splattered floors contrast with modern furnishings; a comfy queen bed with fluffy down bedding, a modular couch that can be put together to 1-2, a 32" Sony plasma flat panel TV, lots of books and magazines, and a stereo. Sleeps 4 or more.

TWO BEDROOMS IN THE HOME:

This option includes the skylit open living space with kitchen, balcony, dining deck, fireplace, living, and dining areas. There is 1 bathroom and 2 bedrooms; one with a queen bed and one with two twins that can be put together to form a king.